Pete Prisco (CBS Sports Senior NFL Columnist ): I think I was wrong about Kelvin Benjamin

[gettlemanjack]

comments on KB vs the Pats:

Pete Prisco @PriscoCBS

I think I was wrong about Kelvin Benjamin

Lead National NFL Writer For Bleacher Report Aaron Nagler:

Aaron Nagler @ AaronNagler

I will admit - Kelvin Benjamin looks ten times better than I thought he would this early on.

Assistant Editor for BuffaloBillsDraft.com Joe Marino:

Joe Marino @ TheJoeMarino

Kelvin Benjamin has really looked better than I anticipated he would.

This is what Pete Prisco had to say about the Panthers drafting KB:

"Kelvin Benjamin is a big receiver, but I liked others more...Grade: D"

[MedellinHeel]

I think a lot of people are surprised. 

 

Granted, I never watched any FSU games. 

 

I thought he would take some time, but his hands are looking pretty good off the bat. 

[Goondal]

Honestly, mid-way through last season he was my #1 choice and was all the way until Gross retired. Then I lost my way and coveted the position of LT over the guy I wanted.

After the draft my friend said, "you are an idiot. You preach BPA then when your team takes the guy you wanted for five months, a guy who was BPA and at a position of severe need you are worried." He was right

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[KendrickPanther]

Prisco was a big fan of the Fua and McClain picks. Nuff said.

[PantherHomer]

KB is a guaranteed mismatch on every play.  The elite offenses load up on mismatch players and allow QB’s to make the pre-snap read to go to those guys.  Denver, N.E. and the Saints do this for 4 quarters and put up 30 plus points per game.  I think teams will blanket him all season.  The question is if KB being doubled teamed will open up other aspects of this offense enough to put up points.  If they can do that I think our defense is good enough to put up a bunch of wins again.

[MHS831]

How do you stop KB on a slant?

[jtm]

The problem is the other receivers can't beat one on one coverage.

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[bleys]

The problem is the other receivers can't beat one on one coverage.

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the solution is to run more 2 TE sets which I have yet to really see....  It should be a staple...

[Chaos]

It's like his hands are magnets and the ball is metal.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

he has the look of a classic zip code receiver like cris carter and keyshawn in their prime

 

get the ball anywhere near him and it's a catch

[Riverboat Ron]

Loved when he plucked the ball from the air on the high throw right infront of Revis.

[jtm]

the solution is to run more 2 TE sets which I have yet to really see.... It should be a staple...

I agree and I think they are saving this for the regular season.

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[CarolinaNCSU]

I'm happily eating my crow. I was optimistic about the pick, but a little worried. Obviously didn't think he'd show such flashes and sure hands this early either. We clearly need KB to have an OROY type season...so please keep it up kid. 

[bleys]

I agree and I think they are saving this for the regular season.

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I hope so.  I won't be shocked if that's not entirely true though..  This team is set up to run 2 TE sets as a staple offense and it will be a huge shame if used sparingly.